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drillsar
12/30/2006, 11:48 PM
You guys are going to kill me, I never tested for PH before so whats the best way?

Test Kit(salifert)

Probe of some kind

Hagen PH Monitor

Other?
drummereef
12/30/2006, 11:51 PM
A pH digital monitor is my choice. I use a controller that has one, but many use Pinpoint.
drillsar
12/30/2006, 11:53 PM
I checked the PH with Red Sea; I Know red sea kits stink but it measured 7.4 Can it be that off?
drummereef
12/30/2006, 11:57 PM
Colormetric test kits for pH are quite inacurrate. That seems way low. What time of day did you do the test?
drillsar
12/30/2006, 11:58 PM
was at 6:30PM; I know redsea kits stink but I had it Avail. If the PH was this LOW im sure my livestock would die.
drillsar
12/31/2006, 12:00 AM
Any Good?


http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Portable-PH-Meter-PH-Meter-Tester-Aquarium-Monitor_W0QQitemZ120069556546QQihZ002QQcategoryZ117435QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
drummereef
12/31/2006, 12:02 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8860141#post8860141 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by drillsar
was at 6:30PM; I know redsea kits stink but I had it Avail. If the PH was this LOW im sure my livestock would die.

Do you frequently measure alkalinity?
drillsar
12/31/2006, 12:02 AM
Can this be used for Aquarium?

http://cgi.ebay.com/PH-TDS-and-TEMPERATURE-MONITOR-Warranty_W0QQitemZ120069554287QQihZ002QQcategoryZ58191QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
drillsar
12/31/2006, 12:04 AM
I never tested ALK either, Im going to get ALK test kit tommorow.
drummereef
12/31/2006, 12:06 AM
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drummereef
12/31/2006, 12:08 AM
It's the alk you should be really concerned with right now. Get a Salifert testkit if you can - very accurate. Your level should be between 7-11 dkh. Keeping your alk consistant will help with pH fluxuation.
drillsar
12/31/2006, 12:09 AM
Ok I will do that, What will make ALK change?
drummereef
12/31/2006, 12:09 AM
If you haven't already, read these articles about water parameters. Many good things in there. ;)
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=102605
drummereef
12/31/2006, 12:11 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8860212#post8860212 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by drillsar
Ok I will do that, What will make ALK change?

Many factors. Most of which is your alk will tend to drop from intake from corals and also the basic nitrogen cycle. It's a constant thing to keep up with alk supplimentation. This is also discussed in detail in the articles.